Rajat Mahotsav Kickoff: PM Modi Leads Chhattisgarh’s 25-Year Celebration with Star-Studded Cultural Extravaganza

Inaugurating the Rajat Mahotsav at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Commerce and Trade Complex, PM Modi will set the tone for a festival celebrating the state's rich tribal heritage combined with national artistry. The cultural festival runs from November 1 to 5, featuring renowned artists such as Hansraj Raghuvanshi, Aditya Narayan, Kailash Kher, and Bhoomi Trivedi. The opening day starts with Aishwarya Pandit’s performance at 11 a.m., followed by an evening lineup with soulful bhajans and folk music.

Apart from cultural events, PM Modi will inaugurate the new Rs 324 crore Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly building, and unveil projects worth over ₹14,260 crore spanning roads, healthcare, industry, and energy sectors. The launch includes foundation stones for highways and new Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme blocks across districts. The celebrations highlight Chhattisgarh's progress and unity, capped by an Indian Air Force aerial display by the Surya Kiran aerobatic team.

Key Highlights:

PM Modi inaugurates Rajat Mahotsav, a five-day cultural festival celebrating 25 years of Chhattisgarh.

Opening ceremony includes performances by Aishwarya Pandit and evening artist lineup with PC Lal Yadav and Hansraj Raghuvanshi.

Inauguration of the new Rs 324 crore Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly building with advanced eco-friendly features.

Unveiling of development projects worth ₹14,260 crore including highways, healthcare, and industry initiatives.

Launch of 12 new Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme blocks across nine districts.

Indian Air Force Surya Kiran aerobatic team to perform aerial display on November 5.

Festival emphasizes unity, cultural pride, and tribal heritage.

Source references: Assam Tribune, Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Hawk, The New Indian Express